Car hire Aberdeen

Aberdeen is not the second largest city in Scotland for nothing. This city is steeped in colourful history and an interesting culture that is reflected in the many attractions that it offers every traveller. While the city centre is conducive for walking, arranging for car hire in Aberdeen is still in order especially if you want to make the most out of your holiday by visiting neighbouring villages as well.

Aberdeen is commonly known as the Silver City or the Granite City because of the old buildings that are made of grey and oftentimes sparkling stone. It is also the oil capital of Europe due to the rich supply of crude oil in its territory of the North Sea. A tour of the city starts at the centre where you will find a number of museums and art galleries. The Aberdeen Art Gallery, for instance, houses an extensive collection of fine art and sculptures created by local artists. There is also the Maritime Museum, which traces the maritime history of the city.

After that, take your budget car rental to Belmont Street, Aberdeen's own version of a Bohemian Quarter. In this area, you will find a lot of bars, music venues and interesting bookstores and cinemas. For live performances, you have five options: the Music Hall for classical music, His Majesty's Theatre for musicals, plays and even children's shows, the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre for pop and rock concerts, the Lemon Tree for alternative acts and the Moshulu for some of the best live band performances.

After being entertained in five different ways, head back to the main street in Aberdeen for a dose of retail therapy. Union Street features an assortment of stores, high-end designer shops and food outlets that will tickle your fancy.

Arranging for cheap car hire in Aberdeen is a wise decision especially if you're looking to extend your holiday for day trips to countryside castles or even for following the Malt Whisky Trail Route.